Soothing bath in Mt Pleasant Row Home
Photo of a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, purple walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and solid surface benchtops.

Relaxed Bath

Four Brothers Design + Build

Soothing bath in Mt Pleasant Row Home
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, purple walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and solid surface benchtops.

-Bathroom in Haledon - 07/2019

North Jersey Remodelers LLC.

Vanity section.
This is an example of a small modern master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a two-piece toilet, porcelain tile, purple walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and grey floor.

Warm Medium Stained Maple Cabinets with Crystal Knobs

Denise Quade Design

Warm medium stained maple cabinets were used in this full bathroom. Round crystal knobs were used as pulls to help add a feminine touch and to mimic the glass sphere's on the wall sconces that are coming through the mirror. Light purple was used on the walls and white quartz countertops were used to keep things light, bright, and airy.

Modern Bathroom Painting

D.A. Modern Touch Painting & Carpentry LLC

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in New York with a freestanding tub, gray tile, marble, purple walls, marble floors, grey floor, a hinged shower door, shaker cabinets and white cabinets.

Vancouver – Coquitlam Bathroom Renovation

Alair Homes Vancouver

Custom work throughout this master bath sets it apart. Starting with a wall hung under-lit 8 foot vanity with built in electric back lit make mirror that gives both Clients their own space at the counter. A separate room closes off the toilet, leaving a generous 6 foot wide shower for two with rain head, custom round seat with rain glass and invisible drain. And for those nights when a good soak is in order, a stand alone soaker tub with private 42 inch fireplace does the trick. "The owner had tried to repair some loose tiles and realized there were bigger problems in their ensuite shower, then called us. In fact there were rot holes right through the floor from years of slow leaking in the shower. The entire bathroom was gutted and redone with see through fireplace, stand alone soaker tub, wall hung custom cabinets." - David Babakaiff, Alair Homes Vancouver Owner “After interviewing several contractors we settled on Alair. David and Adrian were always very responsive and their subtrades were solid and reputable. We're very happy with the results and would definitely recommend them.” - Sam & Rosie Wong, Homeowners ©Ema Peter

Midtown Transitional New Build

Bridgemont Properties Inc.

This is an example of a transitional master bathroom in Toronto with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, purple walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bedford, NY Jack-n-Jill Bathroom

True Identity Concepts

A beautiful update to a girl's jack-n-jill bathroom with plenty of storage and functional features within the space. Interior Design & photos by True Identity Concepts.

Bay House

C. Gaynor Construction Services

Transitional bathroom in New York with white cabinets, purple walls, an undermount sink, white benchtops and shaker cabinets.

Small luxuries master suit

Think Chic Interiors

This small and serene light lavender master on-suite is packed with luxurious features such as a free standing deep soak tub, marble herringbone floors, custom grey wood vanity with a marble top, Robert abby sconces and a robern recessed medicine cabinet. The steam shower is equipped with Hansgrohee accessories, marble walls, river rock floor and a custom made shower door. Photography by Hulya Kolabas

2-room project with statement tiling, Brighton: bathroom 1

The Brighton Bathroom Company

Randi Sokoloff
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Sussex with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, purple walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Dinzole Beach Condo

Sognare Unlimited

Small beach style master bathroom in Miami with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, purple walls, vinyl floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, multi-coloured benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Philly Finest

Kate Grzymala Design

This is an example of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, matchstick tile, purple walls, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, an open shower and white benchtops.

Girls' Bathroom - Voorhees

Cipriani Remodeling Solutions

Bath renovation - Voorhees - floor tile
Mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, purple walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and a sliding shower screen.

Hudson Rental Residence

Bespoke Decor

This blank-slate ranch house gets a lively update for short term rental. Mid-Century inspired accessories create modern, livable, pet-friendly space.
Inspiration for a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, purple walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Traditional Home Update Kitchen + Mudroom + Bathrooms

Maria Causey Interior Design

Christy Kosnic
Photo of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, purple walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Denver ADA Home

Alpine Lumber

Photography | Jon Kohlwey Designer | Tara Bender Starmark Cabinetry
Photo of a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, purple walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor and a shower curtain.

West Hills

IDS Remodeling Inc.

Pixel Light Studio
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts 3/4 bathroom in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, purple walls and ceramic floors.

Corner vanity

Abundant Joy Designs, LLC

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Baltimore with white cabinets, shaker cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, gray tile, white tile, porcelain tile, purple walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

2011 Showcase

Witt Construction

Randall Perry Photography
Photo of a country bathroom in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a two-piece toilet and purple walls.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Shaker Cabinets and Purple Walls

If you’re looking for bathroom ideas, look no further than Houzz. Our image gallery brings you a large range of photos with inspiration for your viewing pleasure, and not only that - you can also save your ideas in ideabooks and find the professional that has done the job. When planning your bathroom design or update, start by collecting images of designs you like and take it from there. Whether you are designing your bathroom from scratch, redesigning, updating or simply decorating, you’ll be sure to find ideas for every possible scenario. And once you're ready, you can find the architect and/or builder to get the job done. But let’s start with the bathroom design basics.

How to Plan Your Bathroom Design

A good bathroom design brings together beauty and functionality. It reflects your personality in its style, colours, fittings and fixtures, but serves your needs to a tee both when you’re getting ready for work in the morning and when you want to wind down in your bathtub after a long day.

1 Collect Bathroom Ideas to Decide on Your Layout

Firstly, consider your space. Is it rectangular or are you working with a long, narrow room? This will determine how many wet walls you can accommodate, and if a bathtub can fit. For example, in a narrow room a freestanding bathtub may not work, and a one-wall layout that lines up shower, toilet and vanity on the same wall will make sense in most cases. (It’s also the most budget-friendly option in terms of plumbing). Maybe separate rooms for toilet and shower make sense? Maybe you want to work with a window above a bathtub or in the shower. You may live in an old house where you can keep some of the original character of the home, or you may be working with a small apartment space. All these considerations are vital in deciding on which layout will work best for you. Have a look at some popular ideas to get started.

2 Consider How You Use Your Bathroom

Once you’ve gathered some inspiration, have a think about who is using the room, and how they will be using it. A single guy needs a lot less storage than a teenage girl, and a family bathroom may need to consider elderly family members. Making your bathroom wheelchair accessible could save you thousands down the line. You may also want to accommodate a washer and dryer in the bathroom, since it’s where clothes are taken off frequently. Also consider safety and cleaning. Ensure no-one will slip and hurt themselves, and consider that many little tiles will make for many little nooks for grime to accumulate, whereas big surfaces like a sink that is integrated with the vanity counter, or a big mirror will make wiping down the surface much easier than having sinks sitting on top or an intricately designed mirror.

3 Your Style Determines The Colours and Fixtures You Choose

When looking at bathroom photos on Houzz, you’ll probably lean towards a certain style pretty soon. Are you into rustic charm, modern beach house style or a mix of styles? This will determine if you opt for whites, greys and blues or if you go for dark cabinets, black floor tiles or bronze fixtures. Specifically, you want to consider:

Tiling

Are you going to tile floors and walls? There’s so many possibilities, from your choice of tile to how they are laid. If you’re budget conscious, you may want to consider a wallpaper or paint for certain areas. A simple grey tile can make room for other elements to shine, while mosaics or a subway tile can make a great feature wall.

Lighting

Lighting doesn’t only look pretty, but can impact your bathroom experience significantly. The mirror is a special area you want to light well, so that you don’t miss any hair when shaving or can apply that perfect line to your eye.

Furniture & Fixtures

Pay attention to how colours of cabinets and floor can impact a room. You may want to consider a wooden floor for something different and pair it with simple white vanity and cabinets, or you may want to go for the steampunk look with bronze tubes and black walls. Consider what type of shower, bathtub (if any), toilet, sink and vanity you want. Maybe you have space for a generous spa with walk-in shower, or maybe you want a freestanding bath to be the feature of the room.